We Dona Paula residents and others who are venturing to go to the city of Panaji have two routes, one is via Caranzalem - Tonca road and other via the 'outer' Miramar road. We, bike riders, usually prefer to go via Tonca as it is convenient because of less sunlight, less traffic and now during rainy season you can get shelter if it is raining. Now it so happens we find the road is blocked for traffic including pedestrians near the St Inez bridge. I have enquired when this road will be motorable and many of those residing there told me it won't be completed by this year at least.
I have made it a habit not to use the outer road as I was many times blocked near the Sharada Mandir school because of the heavy traffic near this school. Can this city of Panaji be called a Smart City? This city has been deteriorating so much and nothing has been done by GSIDC or government to help this city. It is only in name that Panaji is upgraded as Smart City.
